Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 4032, Asa Gillet, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Gillet, Asa
R. 4032.
or
Gillett
Denison Abigail
CONTENTS
(Former widow)

11498
Abigail Gillette Mother of Asa N
Act 7 July 1838
It appears that this Mother was married a second time that her last husband's name was Levenson - Abigail Levenson she is now the Mother of Asa Gillette
Act 7 th July 1838. ✓

State of New York Yates County ss
On this 23 rd day of November in the year One thousand eight hundred and forty four personally appeared before me Elisha Doubleday One of the judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Yates aforesaid. Abigail Gillett a resident of the town of Italy, County and State aforesaid aged eighty one years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the acts of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 and the 23 rd of August 1842, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Asa Gillett who was a Soldier in the Connecticut State troops or Connecticut Line of the Continental Army - That he lived in Windsor, Hartford County, Connecticut That he enlisted or served first when he was about fourteen years of age as a Captain's waiter, then as a fifer and afterwards as a private during most of the war of the Revolution as she has always understood and verily believes.
She further declares that she was married to the said Asa Gillett on the fifteenth day of February One thousand seven hundred and eighty seven. That her husband the aforesaid Asa Gillett died on the 20 th day of June in the year One thousand eight hundred and eighteen. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four. Viz. at the time above stated. And that she yet remains the widow of the said Asa Gillett and that she knows of no record proof of her marriage and believes there never was any. And further that she is too infirm to go to court as it is some distance and she is unable to ride.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me Elisha Doubleday Abigail her Gillett mark

I the said Judge do hereby certify that I am fully satisfied that the applicant cannot from age and bodily infirmity attend Court
Elisha D. Hetherington

State of New York Yates County - ss.
On this 23 rd day of November in the year One thousand eight hundred and forty four Personally appeared before me Elisha Dorrbleday One of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Yates aforesaid who being first duly sworn according to Rachel Fisher who law, says she is forty eight years of age the daughter of Asa and Abigail Gillett that she has always understood and believes she was born the thirteenth day of July Seventeen hundred and ninety six. That she was the fourth child of her parents and that they had two children younger than herself. That she always lived with her parents until after the death of her father which took place in the town of Italy, County of Yates aforesaid on the 20 th day of June in the year Eighteen hundred and eighteen - that she was present when he died and was at the funeral when he was buried - That she never knew of any family record being kept
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me The word "Rachael Fisher who" was interlined before executed
Elisha Dorrbleday
Rachel Fisher
I the said judge do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the above named Mrs. Rachael Fisher and that she is a person of truth and veracity, of good moral character and a good and competent witness
Elisha Dorrbleday

I George R Young Deputy Clerk of the County of Yates in the State of New York and of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County do hereby certify that Elisha Doubleday Esq. whose name is subscribed to the foregoing declaration affidavit and Certificate was on the day of the dates thereof a Judge of the County Courts in and for said County duly commissioned and sworn to act as such And I further certify that the said signatures to the said declaration affidavit and certifi- cate purporting to be his are genuine and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said Judge
Given under my hand & the seal of said County & the Courts thereof this 30 th day of November 1841
Geo R Young Deputy

Revolutionary Papers Abigail Gillett
New York
Suspended
Prefer
Nov 11-1852
Eliza F. C. H. S. B. C.

POWER OF ATTORNEY
For ascertaining whether any increase or arrears of Pension are due the Widow or heirs of Revolutionary Pensioners, &c.*
STATE OF New York COUNTY OF Gates
Be it known that before me
Geo W Barker a justice of the Peace personally appeared Rachel Fisher (formerly Gillett) aged 53 years, who being duly cautioned and then sworn in due form of law, states that she is the Daughter of Asa Gillett who was a Revolutionary † Soldier in the State of Connecticut and that he died on the 22 day of June 1817 and that her mother, named Cabigail died on the 15 or 16 day of August 1848 and that they were married on the  day of  in the year 17  and that they were residents of Newport in the State of New York State and that they resided there about 22 years, and that she resides in New York State and that furthermore she BY THESE PRESENTS, constitutes, appoints, and fully empowers and authorizes, irrevocably and with powers of substitution, F. E. HASSLER, of Washington city, D. C., as her true and lawful Attorney for her and in her name and stead, to examine into, to prosecute, to demand, and to receive from the U. S. Government and State officers her rights in all and in any manner of claim for increase or arrears of Pension or Land, that may be due her as Heir of Asa Gillett who died leaving the same undrawn, as in right of law she may be entitled.
In witness whereof, she has on this 14 day October 1852, hereunto signed her name, and affixed her seal.
Rachel Fisher 
Witness: Phebe S Fisher Witness: Geo W Barker
Signed, sealed, acknowledged, and sworn to before me; and I further certify, that Rachel Fisher has always by the community been known as the daughter of Asa Gillett
Dated on this 14 day of October 1852
Geo W Barker, J. P.
State of New York COUNTY OF Gates } to wit:
I hereby certify, That George W. Barker Esq., before whom the foregoing affidavits and acknowledgment were made, and who has thereunto subscribed his name, was at the time of so doing, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn, and that his signature above written is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Supreme Court & County Court, this sixteenth day of October one thousand eight hundred and fifty two
Alfred Reed Clerk.
* If a Widow applies, state "the date of marriage, and date of death of her husband." † State under what act pensioned, or when pension commenced, if a pensioner—and amount of pension.

State of New York Steuben County } On this 4th day of May 1846 Personally appeared before me Seth Miner Esq. a Justice of the peace in and for said County Hannah Doud, who being duly sworn says, that she was born in New Jersey moved to New Paltz in Ulster County State of New York, that she is nearly 74 years of age and that she is a pensioner. That she resided in New Paltz about 50 years, that she was well acquainted with Abigail Mills, Now Abigail Gillett, that she was present when the said Abigail was married to Asa Gillett. And that this deponent was present when Abigail Mills was married to Asa Gillett, this was about the middle of February 1787. and that this deponents Sister was married at the same time. They Abigail Mills and my Sister were married by John Leferer Esq. a justice of the peace of New Paltz, and that they were married at his Leferer house. This deponent recollects the time and the marriage from these facts. That Eleven years after my Sisters marriage of as aforesaid, she had a daughter born who is of the same age of my son Elias, with whom this deponent now resides, who was born August 1798 and will be 48 years of age, August next. This deponent knows that her Sisters first child was born Eleven years after this deponents Sister was married as aforesaid, because immediately after her marriage she came to live with this deponent, that they lived in the same house for Eleven years, that on the last year her Sister had a daughter born as aforesaid by Hannah Doud Sworn before me this 4th day of May 1846,
Seth Miner J.P.
I know that I am acquainted with the above named Hannah Doud & that she is as of good Moral character and a just in my opinion whose statement on oath may be relied upon.
Seth Miner J.P.

I certify that John Rife who has made the foregoing affidavit is a man of good moral character and a man whose statements on Oath in my opinion may be fully relied upon
Seth Miner J. P.
State of New York } Steuben County } ss I Paul C. Cook clerk of the said county do certify that Seth Miner before whom the preceding affidavit purports to have been sworn was at the date of the same one of the justices of the peace in and for the said County and that I am acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe his name subscribed to the said Affidavits to be his proper hand writing and signature.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 10th day of May 1846
P. C. Cook Clerk

State of New York } On thirty first day of May 1846 personally Steuben County } appeared before me, J. P. Minor a justice of the Peace in and for said County Abigail Gillett, who being sworn according to law, says that she is now eighty two years of age, that she is the widow of Asa Gillett deceased - and that in November 1844, as near as she can remember deponent made a declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the acts of congress passed July 7th 1838 and 23rd August 1842, entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows. And that in such declaration this deponent recol- lects of having said that Asa Gillett lived in Winson, Hartford Co. Connecticut, that he enlisted and served first when he was fourteen years of age. Now this deponent meant to be understood to have said that Asa Gillett was born in Winson Hartford Co. Connecticut. Not that he lived and enlisted in Winson, when he became a soldier. When he lived and enlisted at the time of the revolutionary war this deponent has forgotten. And this deponent further says that she has tried very hard to procure testimony, going to show that Asa Gillett was the soldier named in the certificate of the Superintendent, and has failed for she can find no one living who knew him when he enlisted or while a soldier. But she has often heard him say that he served nearly through the war. Given in the 31st day of May } Abigail Gillett 1846 by her friends } J. P. Minor J. P.
I hereby certify that I am acquainted with Abigail Gillett and that I believe she is a person of trust and veracity and a good competent witness. } J. P. Minor J. P.

State of New York ( On this 4th day of May 1846 per- Steuben County p ) sonally appeared before me Jeth Miner Esq. a Justice of the peace in and for said County. John Riker who being sworn dep d - that he is a pensioner of the United States, and aged eighty one years, that he was born in Morris County New Jersey, and that when he was about ten years of age his father moved from there into the Town of New Patten, Ulster County New York, where this deponent  he resided until he was about forty years of age - That soon after the close of the Revolutionary War, Asa Gillett who was about his  his same age, came into that Town from Litchfield Connecticut, as he was informed by said deponent and verily he believes - That soon after settling there he married Abigail Mills, and that they lived near neighbors to this deponent for about twelve years, that said Gillett was reputed to have been a soldier of the Connecticut line of Troops, and had rendred much service, and that Gillett was an honest man, and was believed by his neighbors to have been a soldier of the Revolution during most of the war as often stated by him, And that during their acquaintance this deponent and Gillett used frequently to recount over the hardships they had ex- perianced in the service, and that Gillett often told this deponent of serving as a Dragoon, but can not now recollect under whom he served - And that Gillett after having lived in New Patten about twelve years, then Gillett and his wife moved to Western New York into the Coun- ty of Ontario (now Yates Co) and that about the same time this deponent moved into Steuben County, where this deponent has resided ever since, that Gillett died in Italy the adjoining town as near as deponent can now remember about the year 1818 leaving a widow Abigail Gillett who is the same person above stated, and who must be nearly eighty two years of age.
Sworn before me this 4th day of May 1846
Jeth Miner Esq.
John Riker

State of New York Yates County ss
This deponent having duly appeared before me, Lewis B. Graham Esq. a Justice of the Peace in and for said County and being sworn according to law deposes and saith; That she is the daughter of Asa Gillett, deceased, and of Abigail Gillett, the wife of said Asa, that she is now the fourth child of the said Asa and Abigail Gillett, and is now forty nine years of age. As to the description of her father this deponent says her recollection is some what indistinct, as she was young when her father died, but her impression is that he had Blue Eyes, Light Complexion, Light colored hair, and should think that in height was not far from five feet ten inches, he might have been six feet, but according to her present recollection she thinks he was not. As to the age of her father she says according to her best recollection he would have been if he had lived up to this time now nearly eighty four years of age. As to the residence and occupation of her father before he enlisted she knows nothing about, but since her recollection he has followed farming for a living.
Sworn and subscribed { before me this 29th day { of July 1846 {
Lewis B. Graham J.P.
Rachel Fisher
I certify that I am well acquainted with Rachel Fisher the above deponent, that she is of good morals, and standing in community, and that her oath can be relied on. Italy July 29th 1846.
Lewis B. Graham J.P.

State of New York } I certify that Lewis B Yard County ss. } Graham Esq. whose name is subscribed to the within affidavit & certifi= =cate was on the day of the date thereof a Justice of the Peace in and for said County and duly authorised to act as such and that I am well acquainted with his hand writing and know the said signatures to be genuine.
Witness my hand and the seal of said County this 31 st day of July 1846 Geo R Young Sup! Chn

Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873
REJECTED
4032
P. O. Refugail Margaret Gillett
Service: wid. of Asa
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____ REJECTED _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____ _____
Re-enlisted: _____ _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____ _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

11498 Abigail Gillette
City to C. Skinner May 10. 45-
" to Hon. W. S. Wubfill
Feb 15th 45-
to J. L. & A. J. Smith 26. Aug. 1845
Hon. M. Brown June 1. 46.
same June 12. 46. —
S. A. Johnson. Sept. 2. 46.
Hon A. S. Conger Feb 1 st 1850
Act - 7 July 1838
Let. to Hon. Col. J. Jackson. Apr 17/40 F. E. Haplin 6 th May 1853.
4032

No specific period for which a pension is claimed.
No proof of the length of time Asa Gillett served.
No proof identifying the Asa Gillett mentioned in declaration with the Asa who was a re- volutionary soldier.
No proof that Abigail is now a widow and a widow
No proof as to what time Abigail died or whether she died a widow.
No proof as to number & names of Children.
No proof as to the exact period of Asa's death.

Comptroller's office Hartford Ct 3 rd Nov. 1853. Settlement with 2 d Regt. of Lt. Dragoons. Elisha Sheldon Asa Gillett served as Rev. 2 d Regt. light Dragoons. Elisha Sheldon Egr. Col. for year 1781. from Jany 30 th 1781 to Dec. 31 st 1781 - 11 months 1 day.
Roll & Muster 6 th troop 2 d Regt. Lt. Dragoons, & mustered for Oct. Nov. & Dec. 1782 - rank, private. term of en- listment 12 mo. 29 days. Time since last muster to Oct. 7 th 1782.

State of New York Steuben County. SS
Personally appeared before me Samuel A. Johnson Esq. a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid Hannah Dood who being duly sworn according to law, Says she was born in the State of New Jersey and when about four years old moved to New Paltz Ulster County & State of New York where she resided about fifty years and then moved to Paterburg, Steuben Co. where she now resides, That she is about seventy two years of age, That she was well acquainted with Abigail Mills (now Abigail Gillett) for a number of years and part of the time lived in the house with her. That she was present about the middle of February in the year 1787 when Abigail Mills (the applicant) was married to Asa Gillett at the house of and by John Leferer Esq. a Justice of the Peace in the town of New Paltz - and that the deponars sister was married at the same time and place And further that the said Asa & Abigail Gillett lived as Husband and wife and had a number of Children while she lived with and near them and that she now resides within five or six miles of her
Sworn and subscribed Before me this 16 th day of Nov 1864
Hannah X Dood Mark
S. A. Johnson S.P.
I hereby certify that I am acquainted with the above named Hannah Dood and that she is a person of truth and veracity of good moral character and a good and competent witness
S. A. Johnson S.P.

State of New York
Steuben County ss I William Hamilton Clerk of said County do certify that Samuel A Johnson before whom the preceding affidavit purports to have been sworn, and by whom the Certificate was made, was at the date of the same one of the Justices of the peace in and for said County, And that I am well acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe his name subscribed to the said affidavit and Certificate to be his proper hand writing and signature Witness my hand and seal of office this 25 day of November 1844
Wm Hamilton Clerk

Comptroller Office
Hartford Conn. 21 Oct. 1844.
On application for evidence of the service of Asa Gillett in the War of the Revolution, I have examined the documents remaining in this office relating to that war, and find in a paper headed "Marched from Suffield for the relief of Boston &c. in the Lexington Alarm, April 1775," the name of Asael Gillett, and 14 days as the time of his service.
Also in a document headed "A Pay Roll of the 10 th . Company of the 2 d . Regiment, raised p r order General Assembly Colony Connecticut, May 1775," Commanded by Cap. Oliver Hanchett, (Who is believed to have been of Windsor or Suffield, which are adjoining towns) the name of Asahel Gillett appears, who is credited for 7 months & 2 days service.
And in the record of settlements made with Connecticut Line of the Continental Army, under the head of "Settlement with the 2 d . Regiment of Light Dragoons, Elisha Sheldon Esq r . Colonel, for the year 1781," Asa Gillett is entered, as serving from 30 th January to 31 st December 1781—11 Months & 1 day.
I certify that the above statements and extracts are correct. And also, that I have observed in the above named record, an instance of the names Asa, and Asael being used to designate the same person. — — — — — D. Harrington Comptroller

June 1, 1846
Recd
11th St. Green Vern
My dear Gillett.
Love and Regs
✓
26 to 60 6 20 May 1826
✓

Wm L. Brown Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir
I have appointed Adad Joy of Brid New York agent to act in all things for me — in procuring or investigating my widows — claim to a pension.
Dated May 21st
1876.
Mrs. Lewis B. Graham
Margaret F. Gillett Mark
She may have applied under her second marriage — Abigail Denison the present state of the case may be known & what the department demand —
The widows first husband was Asa Gillett, her second husband Denison, she applied from N. York under one or the other name —

A copy of the last letter or a copy of the letter containing the requisitions in the attached case is respectfully asked for, that the present state of the case may be known & what the department demand -
The widows first husband was Asa Gillet, her second husband Denison, she applied from N. York under one or the other name -

Nov. 29 - 1852 Additional Evidence
Abigail Gillet. Revolutionary Asa Claim =
N.Y. suspended
Cal
filed 29. Nov 1852

State of Connecticut Comptroller's Office Hartford Nov. 3 rd 1802
I certify that on application for evidence of the service of Asa Gillett in the war of the Revolution, I have examined the documents remaining in this office, and find the name of Asa Gillett on a Pay Roll under the following heading, "Settlement with the 2 nd Regiment of Light Dragoons, Elisha Sheldon Esq. Colonel for the year 1781," where he is credited with service from "Jan'y. 30 th 1781 to Dec. 31 st 1781" 11 months 1 day.
I also find the name of Asa Gillett on a Pay Roll under the following heading viz. "Roll and Muster of the Sixth Troop in Second Regt. Light Dragoons, Greenfield for Oct. Nov. & Dec. 1782" and opposite said name are entries as follows, "Rank private / Term of enlistment 12 months 29 days. Time since last Muster re Oct. 7 th 1782"
I certify the above Roll to be the true state of said Troop on the 3 rd day of Jan'y. 1783. Aaron Burr Lieut. } I certify the above Muster to be true in all its contents. Inspection of Dec. 1782 W. Barber Major & Adjt. Genl.
The above certificates are on 8 o Roll, } of the northern Army. R. G. Pinney Comptroller by Wm. Robinson Clerk.

Washington, D.C.
27 November 1852
Hon. J. E. Heath Comm. of Pensions
Sir:
Enclosed please find the certificate of the Comptroller of the State of Connecticut setting forth the revolutionary services of Asa Gillett, whose widow Abigail's claim for a pension was suspended, and is found on those rolls for the State of New York; And it is unnecessary to add that this amply proves two years service and entitles the widow to a pension of $100. 00 100 per annum, and that a certificate may issue: but should the Department for some reason not known deny the certificate I anticipate a reply that will fully, amply and unequivocally cover all the objections in one letter.
I am, Sir, Very Respectfully Your Ob Svt.
F. E. Haskins

State of New York Steuben Co. Pattsburgh July 31 st 1866
Hon. J. A. Edwards
Dear Sir -
Inclosed I send you an Affidavit Containing a description of Asa Gillett. You will see that it is not as full as it appears on the Rolls in your office; but, I think if the description as far as it is given, compares with the one in the possession of the Commissioner, it sufficiently identifies Gillett. The Commissioner must not suppose, that at this late day we can be able to procure Evidence of the residence and occupation of Gillett at the time of his Enlistment. He was young when he entered the Army and hence the supposition is that he had then no particular occupation. Then as to his height, the Witness Fisher states to be 6 ft. 10 in. or thereabouts. This may be the correct height after he had grown up - when he had got his full growth. Now this may not compare, however correct it may be, with his height when he enlisted, for at that time he was but a boy and had not got his growth. Hence the Commissioner must in comparing the description contained in the affidavit with the one on Record, make all due allowances, providing there should be a slight discrepancy in the two descriptions.
In addition to the affidavit I have enclosed a Power of Attorney, from Abijah Gillett.

I have sent this for this reason - While procuring the inclosed affidavit, I learned that Abel Joy had through the agency of a Mr. Graham procured from Abigail Gillett a power of Attorney to prosecute this claim, by telling her that I had given it up - The old lady on hearing that I had not, immediately executed the one inclosed, which supersedes that of Mr. Joy - I have written Mr. Joy and have no doubt that when he learns that instead of dropping this case, I have prosecuted it with due diligence up to this time, will abandon it if he has done any thing in the premises. The old lady has sent further she has caused a notice of Revocation to be served on Mr. Joy revoking the authority given him by the power of Attorney -
P.S. I should have stated in the beginning of this letter that your letter bearing date June 1 st directed to the Hon. Mr. Groves N.C. was by him sent directly to me. Any Communication in relation to this case which the Commissioner may have, will please direct to me.
Yours Very, Respectfully &c,
Samuel A. Johnson

No. of Reps.
Washington Apr 13. 1850
Hon J L Edwards
Comr. of Pensions
My Sir Will you have the goodness to answer to following enquiries at your earliest convenience (Viz)
Abigail Brown of Vermont widow of Jeremiah Brown, who was supposed to be in the early part of and through the Revolution. Can I be furnished with a copy of the alleged services, & the objections to granting her a pension?
Lucy Raymond of New York an applicant for a pension widow of Daniel Raymond, please to inform me as to the state of this case, with the objections to granting her a pension.
John Graves of New York, an applicant for a pension, will you have the goodness to furnish me with a copy of his alleged services?
John Merritt of New York, an applicant for a pension, may I be favoured with a copy of his alleged services?
Abigail Devison, formerly widow of Asa Gillet, what are the objections to granting her pension

In papers, proofs etc on file.
Your early completion will be duly appreciated, Very Respectfully Truly Yours
M. T. Jackson

Washington Feby. 8. 1830
Sir
Will you have the kindness to inform me what the objections are to granting a pension to Abigail Gillette, widow of Asa Gillette of N.Y.
It is thought that Mr. Johnson presented the claim, a number of years ago, under of 1838
I have the honor to be very respectfully Yours J. H. Conner
Col. J. S. Edwards 3 Comm. Pensions 3

Power of Attorney from Abigail Gilett To Samuel & Johnson
ascension of the Gilett
for
5 fat hitches high
and 12 complaisant
light eyes
Brown Hair
family occupation

Know all men by these presents, That I Abigail Gillett of the Town of Pottsburyh and County of Steubens, State of New York have made nominated and appointed, And by these presents do make nominate and appoint Samuel A. Johnson of Pottsburyh and County and State aforesaid my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name to prosecute and procure the benefit of a pension for services done by my husband Asa Gillett, deceased, as a soldier in the Army of the Revolution. And for whatsoever my said Attorney shall lawfully do in the premises, these presents shall be to him a sufficient warrant.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 29th day of July 1846
Witness
S. A. Johnson
Abigail her Gillett Mark

War Department Pension Office
Prattsburgh Dec. 3 d 1844
Enclosed I send you the papers in application for a pension for Mrs. Abigail Gillett widow of Asa Gillett. The certificate of the Compt. of Conn a shows but eighteen months and seven days service, but we fully believe Mr. Gillett served most of the time during the war - and suppose it must be on record in your department if so expect you will allow her a full pension - From the best evidence we can obtain he served the latter part of service as fife Major, but are not able to make such proof of it as you require unless it be found on record with you. If your rules do not admit you to furnish the evidence from your records you will please inform me, so that I can take measures to obtain it.
Your Ob t . Serv t . Erastus Skinner

Page 1 -
before E. Doubleday Judge C.P.
Abigail Gillett  was Court 23 rd Nov r 1824. Town of Italy, N.Y. age 81 yrs. That she is the widow of Asa Gillett a soldier in Connecticut State Troops or Ct. Line Continental Army - that he lived in Windsor Hartford Co; he enlisted when 14 yrs old, as Capt n Waites then a fifer & afterwards a private during most of the war of revolution. She was married to S d Asa 15 th July 1787 - Asa Gillett died 20 th June 1818 . Not married to him previous to 1 st Jany 1794 viz at time of her marriage. & that she now remains his widow knows of no record of her marriage & believes there never was one & is too infirm to go to Court. Judges Certificate of infirmity of Abigail.
Rachel Fisher . Yates Co. N.Y. 23 rd Nov r 1824, before E. Doubleday Judge C.C.P. - R. D. 48 yrs old daugh r t o Asa & Abigail. Always understood she was born 13 th July 1796 - 4 th Child & they had 2 children younger than herself - lived with her parents till after Asa's death 20 th June 1818 - present when he died - at his funeral. Knew of no family record being kept.
Certificate E. Doubleday Judge -
Hannah Dowd . Steuben Co. N.Y. 16 th Nov r 1824. S.D. was born in N.J. when 4 yrs old New Paltz N.Y. lived there 50 years then moved to Prattling where she now resides - now about 72 yrs old. was well acquainted with Abigail Mills now Ab s Gillett member Wrs. part of time lived in house with her. Was present about middle Feb 1787

when Abigail was 2 married to Asa Gillett at house of J. Lefever J. Pease. in New Paltz & Dept. His wife was married at same time & place. Asa & Abigail lived as husband & wife & had a number of children - lived near them & now resides within five or six miles of her. -
Comptroller's office: Hartford Oct 21 st Oct 1824. in the Hexingtown Album Apr 1775 Asa Gillett - 41 days service. Pay roll 10 th Co. 2 d Regt. raised by order of Genl. Assembly Colony Ct. May 1775. Asa Gillett - 7 months 2 days - Settlement with 2 d Regt. light Dragoons for year 1781 Asa Gillett entered as serving from 30 th Jany to 31 st Decr 1781 - 11 months 1 day.
Abigail Gillett. 4 th May '46 before J. P. O'Brien Co. N.Y. says that in her declaration made 1844 she stated that "Asa Gillett lived in Hinson & entered & served first when he was 14 yrs old. &c." meant to say he was born there & Co. when he lived & entered Dept. has forgotten - Cannot procure testimony to show that Asa Gillett was the soldier named in Certificate of Comptroller. failed because she knows no one living who can prove it. Often heard him say he served nearly through the war.
John Ricker - 4 th Novr. 1826. S. Co. N.Y. - J. Pease. Is an Pensioner United States. aged 81 yrs. has been in Morris Co. N.J. & when he was 10 yrs old his father moved to New Paltz where he resided till he was 40 yrs old. Soon after met Asa who was about Dept age came into D. Town from Hitchfield as he was informed by Asa. Soon after settling there he mar- ried Abigail Mills & they lived near Dept about 12 years - Asa was reputed to have been a soldier of Ct. line troops & had rendered much service. was reputed to have been a Revolutionary sol. dier most of war. He & Asa frequently recounted their share- ships in service & Gillett often told Dept of his serving as a Dragoon. can not recollect under whom he served. Asa & his wife A. moved to Westtown N.Y. & same time Dept moved into Steuben Co. Asa died in Italy, town about 1818, leaving a

widow Abigail Gillette same person above stated. & who must be nearly 82 yrs old.
Hannah Davis. 4 th May 1846. V. Co. N.Y. I.P. born N.J. Married to New Paltz N.Y. nearly 74 yrs old. Is a pensioner - lived N. Paltz about 50 yrs. Knew Abigail Mills now Gillette - present when she was married to Asa Gillette - about midwks Feb. 1787 Apts sister was married. Same time - by Rev. Leferer J. Pease. at his D.P.'s house. Remembers time of 1 st marriage. because 11 yrs after sister's marriage she had a daughter born, same age as Dep't son Elias who lives with Dep't & was born August 1798. & will be 48 yrs old Aug th next. Knows her sister 1 st child born 11 yrs after Dep't sister was married. because after her marriage she came to live with Dep't & lived in same house 11 yrs. On last yr. her sister had daughter as aforesaid. . . Ckt. Certificate 6 th May 1846.
Rachel Fisher. 29 th July 1846 Yates Co. N.Y. I.P. 4 th child of Asa & Abigail Gillette. is 119 yrs old. in 1846. recollection of her father - was young when he died - Asa had Blue eyes, light hair, light complexion. about 5 ft 10 in. high - according to her best recollection he would be if living 84 yrs old. Knows nothing about his residence & occupation.

Power atty: of Abigail to V. A. Johnson. 29 th July 1846
Power atty: to Andrew May 21 st 1846.
Power atty: to Z. E. Haskell. of Rachael Fisher 14 th Oct 1852. daughter of Abigail.